unsecured

• Bezeichnet eine Schuld oder einen Kredit, die nicht durch eine Sicherheit gedeckt sind, oder etwas, das nicht geschützt, nicht gesichert oder nicht befestigt ist.

Describes a debt or loan that is not backed by collateral, or something that is not protected or made safe.

1. Not fixed or fastenedB1formal

   Not firmly attached or locked; loose or unstable.

   Nicht befestigt

   • The unsecured ladder wobbled dangerously.
   • Make sure the cargo is not left unsecured in the truck.
   • An unsecured door can be a safety hazard.

   Synonymeinsecurelooseunattachedunfastenedunfixedunstable

   Antonymeattachedfastenedfirmfixedstabletight

2. Financial termB2formalbusiness

   Describes a loan or debt that is not backed by collateral.

   Ungesichert

   • He took out an unsecured personal loan to pay for the wedding.
   • Unsecured credit cards often have higher interest rates.
   • The bank offers both secured and unsecured lines of credit.

   Synonymeunbacked

3. Vulnerable or unprotectedB2formal

   Not protected against risk, theft, or attack.

   Ungesichert

   • The unsecured Wi-Fi network was easy to hack.
   • Leaving your valuables unsecured in a public place is risky.
   • The data was stored on an unsecured server.

   Synonymedefenselessexposedinsecureopenunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonymeguardedprotectedsafesecuresheltered